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Overview of 56th IFFI Held in Goa from 20 to 28 November 2025The 56th edition of the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) was held from November 20 to 28, 2025, in Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Stadium in Panaji, Goa.

• IFFI 2025 features Japan as the Country of Focus, Spain as the Partner Country, and Australia as the Spotlight Country.

About IFFI 2025:
Theme: The festival highlights the “Convergence of Creativity and Technology,” showcasing how modern tech is reshaping filmmaking.
Organizers: The event was organized by the National Film Development Corporation of India (NFDC), under Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB), in collaboration with the State Government of Goa, and the Entertainment Society of Goa (ESG).
Opening Film: The film “The Blue Trail” by Brazilian Director Gabriel Mascaro was screened as the Opening Film.
Closing Film: A Thai film “A Useful Ghost” by Ratchapoom Boonbunchachoke was screened as the Closing Film.

• Felicitation: During the carnival, Nandamuri Balakrishna, Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA), Andhra Pradesh (AP) received the Special Recognition for Contribution to Indian Cinema.
• The festival honoured legendary film artists : Guru Dutt, Raj Khosla, Bhanumati, Bhuwan, and Ritwik, along with long-time contributors Rajinikanth and Balakrishna for completing 50 years in Indian cinema

Key Events:

• WAVES Film Bazaar: On November 20, 2025, Union Minister of State (MoS) Dr. L. Murugan, MIB, inaugurated the 19th WAVES Film Bazaar, South Asia’s premier global film market, held from November 20 to 24, 2025, at the Marriott Resort in Panaji.
• Commemorative Stamp Released: During the event, CM of Goa Pramod Sawant released a commemorative postal stamp commemorating the 100th birth anniversary of K Vaikunth, a renowned cinematographer and filmmaker, in recognition of his lifetime contribution to Indian cinema.

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India Re-elected to IMO Council Category B for 2026-27 TermIndia was re-elected to the Category B of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) for the 2026-27 term, receiving 154 votes out of 169 valid votes, the highest votes secured by a country in the Category B in November 2025, during the election held at the 34th session of the IMO Assembly in London, United Kingdom (UK).

• On December 4, 2025, the newly elected Council will meet for its 136th session and will elect its Chair and Vice Chair for the next biennium.

Significance: As part of the Council, India can influence critical issues such as Shipping safety standards, seafarers’ welfare policies, environmental regulations for ships, and port and trade logistics development.
Category A countries: It includes China, Greece, Italy, Japan, Liberia, Norway, Panama, Republic of Korea, UK of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and United States of America (USA).
Other Category B countries: It includes Australia, Brazil, Canada, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, and United Arab Emirates (UAE).
Category C: 20 States such as Bahamas, Belgium, Chile, Cyprus, Egypt, Finland, Indonesia, Jamaica, Malaysia, Malta, Mexico, Morocco, Nigeria, Peru, Philippines, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, and Türkiye are under the category C.
About International Maritime Organization (IMO):
Secretary-General – Arsenio Dominguez
Headquarters – London, United Kingdom
Established – 1948
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India Tourism Data Compendium 2025: Maharashtra Leads India in Attracting Foreign TouristsIn November 2025, the Ministry of Tourism (MoT) released the 66th edition of “India Tourism Data Compendium 2025”. As per the latest data, Maharashtra recorded 3.71 million Foreign Tourist Visits (FTVs) in 2024, emerging as the most visited destination in India, followed by West Bengal(WB) with 3.12 million and Uttar Pradesh(UP) with 2.27 million FTVs.

• Overall, India’s FTVs reached 20.94 million in 2024, marking an increase of 8.84% compared to 19.24 million in 2023.

Highlights of India Tourism Data Compendium 2025:
Top 5 Source Markets for FTAs: The report listed top 5 source markets for FTAs in India (in 2024) were: the USA (18.13%), Bangladesh (17.59%), the UK (10.28%), Australia (5.21%), and Canada (4.79%).

• Together, these countries accounted for 68.64% of total FTAs in India in 2024.

Age-wise FTAs: The report showed that the highest share of FTAs in India in terms of age came from the tourists of the age group of 35-44 (20.67%) and 45-54 (20.24%).
Total Domestic Tourist Visitors (DTVs): India’s domestic tourism increased significantly by 17.51% i.e. from 2508.82 million visits (in 2023) to 2948.19 million visits (in 2024).

• It also showed that the country achieved a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 9.89% across all states and Union Territories (UTs) from 2011 to 2024.

Top 5 States with Highest DTVs: Among all states & UTs, Uttar Pradesh (UP) topped, with 646.8 million domestic visits in 2024 (+35.17%); followed by Tamil Nadu (TN) (306.8 million, +7.28%); Karnataka (304.6 million, +7.20%); Andhra Pradesh (AP) (290.3 million, +13.96%) and Rajasthan (230.1 million, +28.50%).
Top Indian Monuments Visited by Tourists: Among the Centrally Protected Ticketed Monuments in India, Taj Mahal (in Agra, UP) topped in terms of visitors for both domestic (6.26 million) and foreign (0.645 million) tourists in Financial Year 2024-25 (FY25).
Share to India’s GDP: It further revealed that the tourism sector’s total contribution to India’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) reached 5.22%.
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Union MoS Dr. Jitendra Singh Unveiled Hansa-3 (NG) Trainer Aircraft & Various Aerospace Facilities in BengaluruIn November 2025, Union Minister of State (MoS) (Independent Charge, IC) Dr. Jitendra Singh, Ministry of Science & Technology (MoS&T) unveiled the production version of Hansa-3 (NG) trainer aircraft, India’s 1st indigenous all-composite airframe two-seater aircraft.

• During an event held at Council of Scientific& Industrial Research-National Aerospace Laboratories (CSIR-NAL) in Bengaluru, Karnataka.
• Apart from this aircraft, Union MoS reviewed the progress of SARAS Mk-II and inaugurated various other aerospace facilities like: SARAS Mk-II Iron Bird Facility; High Altitude Platforms (HAPs) Airframe Fabrication Facility and NaviMet.

About Hansa-3 (NG): This aircraft is designed to meet the expanding demand for Private Pilot License (PPL) and Commercial Pilot License (CPL) training.

• India is expected to need nearly 30,000 pilots over the next 20 years.
• Industry partner, Pioneer Clean Amps Pvt. Ltd. will set up a 150 crore manufacturing facility in Kuppam, Andhra Pradesh (AP), with annual production of a maximum 100 aircrafts.

MoU Between CSIR-NAL and SDAL: During the event, CSIR-NAL signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with M/s Solar Defence & Aerospace Limited (SDAL) for the development of the indigenous150 kilogram (kg) class Loitering Munition- Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (LM-UAV).

• As per the MoU, SDAL and CSIR-NAL will jointly develop the LM-UAV, which will be powered by a Wankel engine designed by NAL.
• For the initial phase, NAL, which works under the CSIR, will transfer technology for its 30 horse power (hp) Wankel engine to manufacture kamikaze drones.
• LM-UAV will have a strike range of 900 kms, endurance of 9 hours (hrs) and service ceiling of 5 kms.

About Council of Scientific& Industrial Research-National Aerospace Laboratories (CSIR-NAL):
Director- Dr. Abhay Anant Pashilkar
Headquarters- Bengaluru, Karnataka
Established-1959
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ISRO Chairman V. Narayanan Inaugurates India’s First Private Navigation Hub ‘ACEN’ in Thiruvananthapuram
In November 2025, V. Narayanan, Chairman, Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO), inaugurated Anant Centre of Excellence for Navigation (ACEN), India’s first-ever private navigation technology hub, at Kinfra Park in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.

• ACEN was established by Ananth Technologies Limited (ATL), an aerospace and defence company.

About ACEN:
Objectives: Developing indigenous navigation technologies such as Inertial Navigation System (INS), Global Satellite Navigation System (GNSS) receivers, advanced sensors, gyroscopes, accelerometers, and Precision Timing Systems (PTS).
Integration: ACEN aims to create multi-modal navigation solutions by integrating Navigation with Indian Constellation (NavIC) with Global Positioning System (GPS) or GNSS, inertial sensors, Artificial Intelligence (AI)-based sensor fusion, and vision-or radar-based navigation methods.
Applications: It is significant for satellites, launch vehicles & rockets, missiles, Aircrafts and Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV), ships and submarines, mapping, surveying and disaster management, and Civil transportation and logistics.

NIRDC Launches ‘InDApp’, Unified Single-Window Digital Platform for MSMEs
In November 2025, the National Industries Research and Development Council (NIRDC), under the guidelines of the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME), launched InDApp (India’s Industrial Empowerment Application), a single-window digital platform designed to simplify and accelerate business processes for MSMEs.

• The platform was unveiled by Union Minister of State(MoS) B. L. Verma,   Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution(MCAF&PD).

About InDApp application:
Aim: It provides easy access to approvals, real-time market data, and business opportunities across India, enabling entrepreneurs to make faster and informed decisions.
Unified Platform : As part of NIRDC’s multi-sector facilitation strategy, InDApp functions as an integrated single-window platform, boosting the speed, transparency, and efficiency of MSME engagement.”
Support for MSMEs: InDApp uses both online tools and on-ground support to help MSMEs start and grow, giving them access to government schemes, technology, export options, and business partnerships.
Developed with Support of: The platform has been developed with support from seven ministries including MoFPI (Ministry of Food Processing Industries), MoFAHD (Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying), MoAFW (Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare), MoC&I (Ministry of Commerce and Industry), MoEFCC (Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change), MCA (Ministry of Corporate Affairs) and MNRE (Ministry of New and Renewable Energy) ensuring sector-specific information through one channel.

BANKING & FINANCE

SBI & BOI Signed MoU to Establish CoE for Strategic Leadership in Project Financing Across India
In November 2025, State Bank of India (SBI), India’s largest Public Sector Bank (PSB) and Bank of India (BOI), leading PSB in India, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly drive a Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Strategic Partnership.

• This new initiative aims to bolster leadership and expertise in project financing across India.
• It also aims to foster collaboration and innovation in the banking sector.

Significance:
Co-financing Opportunities: Through this collaboration, both PSBs will be able to explore joint financing of large-scale projects, using their combined strengths to fund key infrastructure and industrial projects across the country.
Co-branded Visibility: The MoU will help both banks in enhancing their brand visibility in the corporate and project financing domain.
Capacity Building: The MoU outlines key focus areas of collaboration such as: training, skill development, and leadership programs for employees.

ECONOMY & BUSINESS

India’s GDP Growth at 6-Quarter High of  8.2% in Q2 of FY26
In November 2025, the National Statistical Office (NSO), Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) released the Quarterly Estimates (QE) of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) for 2nd Quarter(Q2: July-September) of the Financial Year 2025-26(FY26), along with its expenditure components both at Constant (2011-12) and Current Prices.

• As per the NSO latest data, India’s Real GDP is estimated at Rs 48.63 lakh crore in Q2FY26 compared to Rs 44.94 lakh crore registered in Q2FY25, registering a 6-Quarter high growth rate of 8.2%. 
• This growth rate is higher than 5.6% registered in the same of FY25, and 7.8% in Q1 of FY26. 

Key Findings:
Nominal GDP: It saw a growth rate of 8.7% in Q1 of FY26. It is estimated to reach Rs 85.25 lakh crore (in Q2FY26)as against Rs 78.40 lakh crore (in Q2FY25).
Key Drivers: The report highlighted that India’s GDP growth rate was mainly driven by significant increase in the manufacturing sector which registered a growth rate of 9.1% (Q2FY26)over 7.7% in Q1 of FY26 and 2.2% in the same period last year.

• It is followed by financial, real estate and professional services (10.2%) and public administration defence services (9.7%).

Growth in Primary Sector: The primary sectors including agriculture and mining, registered 3.1% Year-on-Year (Y-o-Y) growth compared to 3.5% in the corresponding period of FY25.

• It showed that the growth rate of the agriculture sector declined to 3.5% (in Q2FY26) as against the 4.1% recorded (in Q2FY25) and 3.7% (in Q1FY26).

Real PFCE: Real Private Final Consumption Expenditure (PFCE), used to measure household consumption demand, recorded a growth rate of 7.9% in Q2FY26 over the 6.4% growth rate in the corresponding quarter of previous financial year.

AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS

UNFPA India Honors IUSSP for winning the 2025 UN Population Award in Institutional Category
In November 2025, United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) India honored the International Union for the Scientific Study of Population (IUSSP) for winning the 2025 United Nations (UN) Population Award under Institutional Category at a Ceremon at the 46th Annual Conference of the Indian Association for the Study of Population (IASP) held at the Anthropological Survey of India (AnSI) in Kolkata, West Bengal.

Key Details:
Organizer: The conference, held  from November 27 to 29, 2025, was organized by AnSI, IASP, and National Atlas and Thematic Mapping Organization (NATMO).
Recognition: The 40ᵗʰ edition of the UN Population Award recognised IUSSP for its enduring contributions to global population science, demographic research, and policy informed by evidence.
IUSSP: It is a global professional association of demographers and population scientists established in 1928. It works to advance the scientific study of population and promote evidence-based demographic research worldwide.

APPOINTMENTS & RESIGNATIONS

Vivek Chaturvedi is appointed as New Chairman of CBIC
On November 2025, the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC), headed by Prime Minister(PM) Narendra Modi, has approved the appointment of Vivek Chaturvedi, a 1990-batch Indian Revenue Service (IRS) (Customs & Indirect Taxes) officer, as the new Chairman of the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC).

• He succeeds Sanjay Kumar Agarwal, who superannuated on 28 November 2025.

About Vivek Chaturvedi:
Experience: He has over three decades of experience in customs administration, tax enforcement, vigilance, data analytics and compliance.
Previous Positions: Earlier, he served as Principal Director General (DG) of Vigilance & Chief Vigilance Officer (CVO), headed the Directorate General of Analytics and Risk Management (DGARM) for data-driven compliance.

• He also served in the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) at various levels, gaining extensive experience in enforcement, anti-smuggling, and intelligence.

Present Position: Before this appointment, he was a Member (Tax Policy & Legal) on the CBIC board.
New Role: As CBIC Chairman, he will oversee India’s indirect taxes, including Goods and Services Tax(GST), customs, and central excise, and guide policies on enforcement, compliance, customs modernization, and indirect tax reforms.

IBTP Chief Praveen Kumar Gets Additional Charge as DG of BSF
In November 2025, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) assigned Praveen Kumar, currently Director General (DG) of the Indo‑Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), the additional charge of DG of the Border Security Force (BSF), effective from 1 December 2025. He will hold the BSF charge until a regular DG is appointed or until further orders.

• He succeeds Daljit Singh Chawdhary, who superannuated on 30 November 2025.

About Praveen Kumar:
Profile: He is a 1993‑batch officer of the Indian Police Service (IPS), belonging to the West Bengal(WB) cadre.
Previous Roles:  He has served in state‑level police roles: as Superintendent of Police in several districts in WB, and as Deputy Inspector General(DIG) overseeing the Midnapore Range, where he led security operations in Naxal‑affected areas.

• He has held multiple key posts at both the state and central levels, strengthening policing, counter-insurgency, and border management frameworks.

Career: He became the 35th Director General of the ITBP in October 2025, has served extensively in intelligence and field operations.

SPORTS

Belgium Defeats India to Win Maiden Sultan Azlan Shah Cup 2025 in MalaysiaThe Belgium national men’s field hockey team, defeated the India national men’s field hockey team, captained by Sanjay Rana, 1‑0 in the final to win their first‑ever Sultan Azlan Shah Cup at the 31st edition of the annual men’s invitational international field hockey tournament, held from 23 to 30 November 2025 at the Azlan Shah Stadium in Ipoh, Malaysia.

• With this win, Belgium secured the gold medal, while India earned the silver in the tournament.
• New Zealand secured the bronze medal with a 6–1 victory over host Malaysia.

Overview of 31st Sultan Azlan Shah Cup :
Organiser: The tournament is organised by the Malaysian Hockey Confederation (MHC) and sanctioned by the International Hockey Federation or Fédération Internationale de Hockey (FIH).
Format: The tournament will follow a round-robin format, with each team playing against every other team once.
Participants: Belgium, India, New Zealand, Malaysia, Canada and South Korea
Tournament: A total of 15 matches were played in the 31st Sultan Azlan Shah Cup 2025, with 92 goals scored across the tournament.
Top Scorer: Tom Boon(Belgium) scored 6 goals, becoming the tournament’s leading scorer.
Champions and Runners-up:

• Belgium: Won their maiden Sultan Azlan Shah Cup title in their second appearance, having previously finished sixth in 2008.
• India: Five-time champions (1985, 1991, 1995, 2009, 2010), finished as runners-up for the second consecutive edition (previously in 2019).

Top 3 Country in 31st Sultan Azlan Shah Cup :

About Sultan Azlan Shah Cup
Origin: The tournament began in 1983 as a biennial contest and became an annual event from 1998 due to its growth and popularity.
Namesake: The tournament is named after Sultan Azlan Shah, the ninth Yang di-Pertuan Agong of Malaysia and a supporter of field hockey.
Records: Australia holds the record with 10 titles, followed by India with five and Pakistan with three.
Defending Champion: Japan won their first-ever Sultan Azlan Shah Cup title in 2024 but will not participate in the 2025 edition of the tournament.
About International Hockey Federation or Fédération Internationale de Hockey (FIH):
President – Tayyab Ikram
Headquarters – Lausanne, Switzerland
Established – 1924

Overview of Syed Modi International 2025 held in Lucknow, Uttar PradeshThe 2025 Syed Modi International, a Super 300 badminton tournament, was held at the Babu Banarasi Das Indoor Stadium in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh (UP), from November 25 to 30, 2025.

• Jason Gunawan of Hong Kong won the men’s singles title, Japan’s Hina Akechi claimed the women’s singles crown, and India’s Gayatri Gopichand and Treesa Jolly emerged as the women’s doubles champions.

About Syed Modi International 2025: 
Background: The tournament, launched by Uttar Pradesh Badminton Association (UPBA) in 1991 to honour badminton player Syed Modi (1982 Commonwealth Games men’s single Gold medalist), started as a national event and eventually became part of the global badminton circuit as a BWF Super 300 tournament.
Previous Edition: The 2024 edition was held from 26 November to 1 December 2025 in Lucknow, UP.
Organiser: The 2025 tournament was organised by the Badminton Association of India (BAI) under Badminton World Federation (BWF) sanction.
Prize Money: The total prize purse for the 2025 tournament was USD 240,000, with the men’s and women’s singles winners each receiving USD 18,000, and the men’s doubles, women’s doubles, and mixed doubles pairs each earning USD 18,960 per pair.
Syed Modi International 2025 Winners:

About Badminton World Federation (BWF):
President – Khunying Patama Leeswadtrakul
Headquarters – Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Established – 1934

OBITUARY

Oscar-Winning British Playwright Tom Stoppard Passed Away
In November 2025, renowned British playwright and Oscar-winning screenwriter Sir Tom Stoppard passed away at the age of 88 in Dorset, United Kingdom (UK). He was born on 3 July 1937 in Zlin, Czechoslovakia.

About Sir Tom Stoppard: 
Career Beginnings: Stoppard began his professional journey as a journalist and theatre critic in Bristol and London, soon expanding into radio plays and television scripts, with his first notable work, A Walk on the Water, gaining attention in the 1960s.
Notable Debut: Stoppard’s breakout play Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead (1966) earned instant acclaim and highlighted his trademark blend of philosophical insight, witty language, and meta-theatrical flair.
Awards & Honors: 

• Knighthood: Tom Stoppard was made a Knight Bachelor in the 1997 Queen’s Birthday Honours list in recognition of his significant contributions to British theatre.
• Order of Merit: He was appointed a member of the Order of Merit in recognition of his contributions to arts and literature in 2000.
• Academy Award: He won the Academy Award (Oscar) for Best Original Screenplay for Shakespeare in Love (1999).
• Tony Awards: Stoppard has received five Tony Awards, including Best Play for Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead and Leopoldstadt.

IMPORTANT DAYS

World AIDS Day 2025 – December 1The United Nations (UN’s) World Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) Day is annually observed across the globe on 1st December to raise awareness about Human Immunodeficiency Viruses (HIV)/ AIDS and to encourage solidarity in the fight against the disease.

• 2025 Theme: “Overcoming disruption, transforming the AIDS response”
• Symbol : The red ribbon represents solidarity with people living with HIV, honors those lost to AIDS, and was chosen for its association with blood and passion, according to the Red Ribbon Project founders.

Background:
Origin: In August 1987, James W. Bunn and Thomas Netter of World Health Organization (WHO)’s Global Programme on AIDS proposed the concept of World AIDS Day in Geneva, Switzerland.
First Observance: The first World AIDS Day was observed on December 1st, 1988, led by the WHO.
Leadership: The Joint United Nations Programme on HIV and AIDS (UNAIDS) led World AIDS Day campaigns until 2004, after which the World AIDS Campaign (WAC)’s Global Steering Committee began selecting themes with input from civil society and partner organizations.
Observance in India:
Led by: Since 1992, India’s National AIDS Control Organization (NACO) under the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare (MoFHW) has commemorated World AIDS Day annually on December 1st.
2025 Event in India: On 1st December 2025, Union Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda, MoFHW,  presided over the national-level World AIDS Day 2025 event held at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, Delhi, organised by the National AIDS Control Organisation (NACO), MoFHW.
About the  Joint United Nations Programme on HIV and AIDS (UNAIDS):
UNAIDS was officially established in 1994 through a UN resolution and became operational in 1996.
Executive Director – Winnie Byanyima
Headquarters – Geneva, Switzerland
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Raising Day of the Border Security Force 2025- December 01The Border Security Force (BSF) observes its Raising Day every year on 1st December, commemorating its establishment as India’s primary border guarding force on 1st December 1965.

• 1st December 2025 marks the observance of the 61st BSF Raising Day.

About Border Security Force (BSF):
Formation: BSF was established in 1965 with 25 battalions and played a crucial role during the 1971 Indo-Pakistan War.
Status : The BSF, a paramilitary force known as the First Line of Defence of Indian Territories, is one of the seven Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) functioning under the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA).
Deployment Areas: BSF is deployed along the Indo-Pakistan and Indo-Bangladesh international borders, the Line of Control (LoC) alongside the Indian Army(IA), and in Anti-Naxal Operations zones.
Powers & Legal Authority: BSF is mandated to protect India’s borders and is empowered to arrest, search, and seize under multiple laws, including the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) of 1973, Passports Act 1967, Passport (Entry into India) Act 1920, and Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act (NDPS), 1985.
Largest Border Guarding Force: The BSF, the world’s largest border security force with a sanctioned strength of over 2.7 lakh personnel, operated with 193 battalions guarding 6,386.36 kilometer(km) of international borders with Pakistan and Bangladesh.
2025 Events:
Celebration: On 21 November 2025, the BSF celebrated its 61st Raising Day, marking its diamond jubilee, with a grand ceremonial parade held in Bhuj, Gujarat.
Chief Guest: Union Minister Amit Shah, MHA, served as the chief guest and all BSF officers and personnel participated in the event.
Parade Contingents: The Raising Day parade featured 12 contingents representing the BSF frontiers of Kashmir(Jammu & Kashmir, J &K), Jammu(J&K), Punjab, Rajasthan, Gujarat, South Bengal, North Bengal, Guwahati(Assam), Meghalaya, Tripura, Mizoram, and Cachar(Assam). A women officers’ contingent also took part in the ceremony.
Tableaux & Displays: The parade showcased tableaux highlighting Padma Shri awardees and sportspersons, along with displays from the artillery regiment, communication contingent, dog squad, horse contingent, camel contingent, the camel-mounted band, and the BSF band.
About Border Security Force (BSF):
Director General (DG)–  Praveen Kumar(Additional Charge)
Headquarters- New Delhi, Delhi
Motto- Duty until Death
Established – 1965

STATE NEWS

26th Hornbill Festival held in Nagaland from December 1 to 10 
The 26th Hornbill Festival, also known as “Festival of Festivals“, Nagaland’s ten-day annual festival celebrating the cultural richness and unity of its 17 major tribes, is being held from December 1 to 10, 2025, at Kisama Heritage Village near Kohima, Nagaland, to mark Nagaland’s Statehood Day.

About Hornbill Festival:
Origin: The Hornbill Festival, started in 2000 by the Nagaland Government, showcases Nagaland’s cultural heritage and the traditions and unity of its 17 tribes, named after the revered hornbill bird.
Events: The festival, with traditional dances, music, sports, crafts, cuisine, and exhibitions, draws lakhs of visitors, boosting Nagaland’s economy, creating jobs, and improving tourism infrastructure.
Global & Regional Participation: Six partner countries, the United Kingdom (UK), France, Austria, Switzerland, Malta, and Ireland, along with the partner state Arunachal Pradesh (AP), actively engage in initiatives to foster cultural diplomacy, business networking, and tourism.
PAP Relaxation: Temporary relaxation of the Protected Area Permit (PAP) regime facilitates foreign tourist entry, simplifying processing at airports and promoting international tourism.

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